CRG to Build Chamberlain University Campus and Adtalem Global Education Offices at Former USA Today Site in Miramar, Fla.
MIRAMAR, Fla. (March 7, 2022) — CRG, the national real estate development and investment firm, announced today that it plans to renovate a former printing and distribution facility, once the home of USA Today, into a state-of-the-art healthcare education facility for Adtalem Global Education’s institutions, including a campus for Chamberlain University, which has the largest nursing school in the country. The facility will replace Chamberlain’s current nearby Miramar location. The site is being designed to house administrative offices for other Adtalem educational institutions and projects, including Ross University School of Medicine, the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, and the Medical Education Readiness Program, pending regulatory approvals.
“Chamberlain University has a longstanding commitment to support students through access and a personalized learning approach,” said Karen Cox, PhD, RN, FACHE, FAAN, Chamberlain University president. “Now, more than ever, there is a global demand for healthcare professionals.”
The ultramodern Chamberlain University campus in Miramar will include over 56,000 square feet of space to house lecture-style classrooms, science labs, and simulation care centers, along with an admissions center, faculty offices, and student amenities, such as study areas and lounges. The campus will also include landscaped outdoor spaces and 300 parking spots.
“This project represents our first build-to-suit for Adtalem Global Education, a company that recognizes the critical need for qualified healthcare professionals and is moving fast to deliver high-quality educational programs across the country,” said Shawn Clark, president at CRG. “We are thrilled to partner with them to establish what will be one of the largest nursing schools in Florida and look forward to working together to create high-tech educational facilities in other markets.”
On behalf of Adtalem Global Education, CRG sourced the location and acquired the land for the project. The campus renovations were designed by Lamar Johnson Collaborative (LJC), a subsidiary of CRG’s parent company, Clayco. Construction will be completed by Excel Construction of Florida, Inc.
“CRG’s vertically integrated platform is scalable to meet the diverse needs of our clients,’” said Jason Blum, vice president of development for CRG. “This project is a great example of leveraging CRG’s strength in identifying and acquiring excellent sites with LJC’s design talent and Excel Construction’s on-the-ground expertise to deliver a winning solution quickly.”
“This is an important project considering the nursing and healthcare worker shortage here and nationally,” said Excel Construction of Florida president Eric Wolf. “We have built out space for colleges in the past, but this is the largest interior and most unique repurposing of space we’ve ever done. It’s projects like this one, where we entirely rehabilitate and bring new life and purpose to outdated spaces, that highlight our extensive capabilities.”
With 23 campuses nationwide, Chamberlain University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. The university offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program and several online post-licensure programs, including masters and doctorates of nursing, public health, and social work.
For more information on the degree programs that will be offered at the Miramar site, visit https://www.chamberlain.edu/.
About CRG:
CRG is a privately held national real estate development and investment firm that has developed more than 10,000 acres of land and delivered over 210 million square feet of commercial, industrial, institutional and multifamily assets exceeding $13 billion in value. CRG leverages a powerful North American platform with local market expertise and offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Seattle, Southern California, St. Louis, Philadelphia and Phoenix. CRG’s philosophy of developing for the future and anticipating the enhanced needs of next-generation users led to the creation of its industrial brand, The Cubes, and its multifamily brand, Chapter. For more information, visit CRG’s website at realcrg.com.
About Chamberlain University:
Chamberlain University is a part of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE). Chamberlain University’s mission is to educate, empower and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities and nations. Chamberlain is comprised of the College of Nursing, which offers a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program and flexible post-licensure programs such as the RN to BSN option, Master of Science in Nursing degree program, Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program and graduate certificates, and the College of Health Professions, which offers Master of Public Health and Master of Social Work degree programs. Chamberlain University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission www.hlcommission.org, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For the most updated accreditation information, visit chamberlain.edu/accreditation. To learn more, visit chamberlain.edu.
About Adtalem Global Education:
Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a leading workforce solutions provider, partners with organizations in the healthcare and financial services industries to solve critical workforce talent needs by expanding access to education, certifications and upskilling programs at scale. With a dedicated focus on driving strong outcomes that increase workforce preparedness, Adtalem empowers a diverse learner population to achieve their goals and make inspiring contributions to the global community. Adtalem is the parent organization of ACAMS, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Becker Professional Education, Chamberlain University, EduPristine, OnCourse Learning, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University. Adtalem has more than 10,000 employees, a network of more than 275,000 alumni and serves over 82,000 members across 200 countries and territories. Adtalem was named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2021 by Newsweek and one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2021 by Forbes. Follow Adtalem on Twitter (@adtalemglobal), LinkedIn or visit adtalem.com for more information.